Not as good as the original video, but with cool action sequences. Next up: a shitty third video about Hard Drive Revolutions See the original video: https://youtu.be/PPNXGuNCGWk
The only reason why faster NVMe SSDs aren't that impactful is just the lack of two words, "Direct Storage".
And yes, it is very awkward that Microsoft didn't do much than just give the devs an option to implement it. And that's it, the same with Auto HDR which they didn't do much to reinforce their ideas to make it a reality. Like they are hoping that someone is going to implement it or something.
You're missing out on a tiny bit of speed by not having the "M.2 NVMe SSD" (this is the correct naming) installed in the top slot of your motherboard. The top slot or "M.2_1 slot" is directly connected to your CPU with 4 PCIe lanes entirely dedicated for that slot only. "M.2_2 slot" and "M.2_3 slot" (the lower 2 slots on your motherboard) both connect to your chipset with 4 PCIe lanes each, but your chipset handles also a lot of other stuff like most I/O ports (SATA ports, USB, audio, ethernet, thunderbolt).
Installing your M.2 NVMe SSD in the top slot is always the optimal solution. (outruling non-comptaible CPUs, for example 10th Gen Intel + Z590 Chipset)
For the ones who are still confused about M.2 and NVMe and SSD: – M.2 is a Form Factor, the physical connector is what matters. – NVMe is a Logical-Device Interface, this interface enables the high speeds compared to other drives. NVMe is not restricted to just the M.2 form factor, it can also be found on the HHHL form factor, for example Samsung PM1735. – SSD is the storage type. SSDs typically uses "flash memory", when in comparison HDDs use "circular magnetic disks".
I got a 5600X and my CS installed on a Samsung 980 Pro… Only afterwards I figured I didn't nearly need the speed 😀
Results: To Valve logo: about 10 To Main menu BG: about 19 Menu to Inferno Team Select: about 10 (at about 8 i heard the background noise)
So it looks very similar to your PCIe 4.0 test 🙂
And of course back then when I put it into my PC, suddenly my ethernet port stopped working even though that was the part where I took the most care..ironic
i used m.2 and nvme words interchangably and did wonder if there was a difference. never cared enough to google but i am now a knower thanks to this video
I very much like how Phillip is one of "my people", in that, "It's my house, i wear a dressing gown because its comfy. Not because its the evening or the morning".
Did you monitor the temperature of the SSD while testing to ensure it was not thermal throttling? PCIe 3 NVMEs are generally okay without a heatsink but PCIe 4 can run hot.
Will there be a sequel to this video, rightfully named "CS2 Load Times Revolutions"? (pun intended) Maybe an even faster NVMe that maybe surpasses the ones tested before.
You should’ve tested on Linux too because filesystems on Linux are a lot different to file systems on Windows. Windows syscalls are more expensive and the NVMe could have a larger difference on Linux.
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Something rotten going hard in the background 🔥
Okay Philip but the real question is why is your kitchen wall all plastered up like that
I love the thumbnail, it's hilarious
Test how well CS2 runs on a Charles Babbage analytical engine.
The only reason why faster NVMe SSDs aren't that impactful is just the lack of two words, "Direct Storage".
And yes, it is very awkward that Microsoft didn't do much than just give the devs an option to implement it. And that's it, the same with Auto HDR which they didn't do much to reinforce their ideas to make it a reality. Like they are hoping that someone is going to implement it or something.
You should try a sd card
hecking love caboosing
Holy fck, fix your kitchen wall before buying more ssds hahaha
You're missing out on a tiny bit of speed by not having the "M.2 NVMe SSD" (this is the correct naming) installed in the top slot of your motherboard. The top slot or "M.2_1 slot" is directly connected to your CPU with 4 PCIe lanes entirely dedicated for that slot only. "M.2_2 slot" and "M.2_3 slot" (the lower 2 slots on your motherboard) both connect to your chipset with 4 PCIe lanes each, but your chipset handles also a lot of other stuff like most I/O ports (SATA ports, USB, audio, ethernet, thunderbolt).
Installing your M.2 NVMe SSD in the top slot is always the optimal solution. (outruling non-comptaible CPUs, for example 10th Gen Intel + Z590 Chipset)
For the ones who are still confused about M.2 and NVMe and SSD:
– M.2 is a Form Factor, the physical connector is what matters.
– NVMe is a Logical-Device Interface, this interface enables the high speeds compared to other drives. NVMe is not restricted to just the M.2 form factor, it can also be found on the HHHL form factor, for example Samsung PM1735.
– SSD is the storage type. SSDs typically uses "flash memory", when in comparison HDDs use "circular magnetic disks".
Great content as always!
I got a 5600X and my CS installed on a Samsung 980 Pro… Only afterwards I figured I didn't nearly need the speed 😀
Results:
To Valve logo: about 10
To Main menu BG: about 19
Menu to Inferno Team Select: about 10 (at about 8 i heard the background noise)
So it looks very similar to your PCIe 4.0 test 🙂
And of course back then when I put it into my PC, suddenly my ethernet port stopped working even though that was the part where I took the most care..ironic
Bro is living in my Tarkov hideout
i used m.2 and nvme words interchangably and did wonder if there was a difference. never cared enough to google but i am now a knower thanks to this video
1:48 Jumpscare music, but in all honesty, its like a prayer
nVMEs not having screws is so annoying. I recently got a 4TB 990Pro, guess what? No screw.
where did u get those handwarmers from?
hello ,, im here not because of cs2 but for the cat
I very much like how Phillip is one of "my people", in that, "It's my house, i wear a dressing gown because its comfy. Not because its the evening or the morning".
Did you monitor the temperature of the SSD while testing to ensure it was not thermal throttling?
PCIe 3 NVMEs are generally okay without a heatsink but PCIe 4 can run hot.
Imagine running cs2 from vram. Sadly its bit problematic as cs2 requires 33.6 GB space.
Now can you tell this logic to guitar players. The "best" isn't always the "best"…………
yes
Bro made a video for me because I was confused on buying Gen 3 vs Gen 4 SSD… Thanks Philip
Hi
Will there be a sequel to this video, rightfully named "CS2 Load Times Revolutions"? (pun intended) Maybe an even faster NVMe that maybe surpasses the ones tested before.
Completely irrelevant question; why is your cat half shaved?
Cat!
just say m2 drive its easier
I wonder how an Optane drive would perform 🤔
lovely use of caboosing, great timing as always philip. keep it up
Here's my useless reason to complain: you pronounce SATA as SATA instead of as 100
ok video but i desperately need pcie5 or im gonna lose it
Your cat is cute
What on earth is that thumbnail?😂
Now Linux vs Windows loading times with NVMe
That's not a computer, it's a [pulled off stage by one of those big looped cane things]
You should’ve tested on Linux too because filesystems on Linux are a lot different to file systems on Windows. Windows syscalls are more expensive and the NVMe could have a larger difference on Linux.